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Serco · 15 hours ago

Principal Military Trainer (Joint Force Analyst Trainer) - Suffolk, VA

Suffolk, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

4+ years exp

Serco is seeking a Principal Military Trainer – Joint Force Analyst Trainer to join their Suffolk, VA team in support of the Joint Staff J7. This role provides high-level observation, training, and feedback to Joint Force Commanders and their staffs, helping to improve the readiness and operational effectiveness of the current and future Joint Force across strategic and operational training events and exercises.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve on Deployable Training Teams (DTTs), observing and training Combatant Command and Joint Task Force leadership and staffs during joint and multinational exercises

Identify key command challenges and provide cross-functional analysis to develop best practices and lessons learned

Conduct in-depth research into strategic documents, historical exercises, and real-world operations

Analyze staff processes and planning to align phased operational planning with strategic guidance

Act as subject matter expert and trainer in at least one functional area: Plans and Assessment, Sustainment, Intelligence, Command and Control, Current Operations, Operational Law, Interagency Cooperation, Fires and Targeting, IO, Cyber, Space, IAMD, and/or Force Protection

Mentor and support new Observer Trainers and provide continuity within the Deployable Training Division

Produce detailed after-action reports and joint lessons learned inputs (e.g., FAAR, ESR, CFR, IAAR)

Contribute to doctrine development and facilitate senior-level seminars including PINNACLE, CAPSTONE, and KEYSTONE

Qualification

Joint operational planningOperational planning expertiseMilitary leadership experienceJoint Planning Process knowledgeTraining document productionCross-functional analysisCommunication skillsMentoring skills

Required

An active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance

A U.S. Citizenship

An active U.S. DoD Secret clearance, with ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance

One of the following education and experience combinations: Bachelor's degree with at least 6 years of military or professional leadership experience; or Master's degree with at least 4 years of experience

A deep understanding of at least one functional area noted above, particularly within joint operational planning

Familiarity with the commander's decision cycle and joint staff functions

To be willing and able to travel internationally, including to hazardous duty locations (up to 25%)

Ability to work on-site in Suffolk, Virginia

Joint or service-level planning experience and ability to present complex information to senior leaders

The expertise in operational planning, trend analysis, and exercise coordination

A strong written and oral communication skills for producing official training documents and reports

Preferred

Experience on Combatant Command, Joint Task Force, or similar staff

Knowledge of the Joint Planning Process and advanced warfighting concepts

Completion of Joint Forces Staff College or service equivalent

Experience leading seminars or briefings for flag-level officers

Skilled in producing operational orders, after-action reports, and lessons learned materials

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract

401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds

Tuition reimbursement program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

Employee Assistance Plan